How to Say ‘That's good.’ in Japanese
いいですね。
ii desu ne
[ee dess neh]
💬 Usage Tip: [いいですね。] means “That’s good / Nice.” It’s supportive without being overly excited.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Interviewers may use gentle affirmations like this to encourage you to continue and give more detail.
Phrase Breakdown
いい
ii
[ee]
good; nice
Adjective meaning something is good/nice. In interviews, used to positively evaluate an answer ("That sounds good").
その強みは面接でいいと言われました。
I was told in the interview that that strength is good.
です
desu
[dess]
is/are (polite copula)
Polite linking verb used to state or confirm information ("is/are"). Common in polite interview speech.
私の強みは継続力です。
My strength is persistence.
ね
ne
[neh]
right?; isn't it?; (seeking agreement)
Sentence-ending particle asking for agreement/confirmation in a soft, friendly way. In interviews, use carefully so it doesn’t sound too casual.
この弱みは改善できますね。
We can improve this weakness, right?
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